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title: "HENSS2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f6c0"
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# HENSS2

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f6c0

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## Summary

North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) has completed the procurement process for "HENSS2," a national framework agreement dedicated to the supply of networking equipment and services within the UK Higher Education sector. The framework includes supply of goods such as network interfaces, routers, and Ethernet products, and spans various aspects like design, installation, maintenance, and consultancy. This procurement, planned since 2021, was conducted via a restricted procedure and involves a substantial agreement value, with awards distributed among various lots to cater to different project sizes and consultancy services. Diverse suppliers, including SMEs, have been engaged, indicating a collaborative approach towards this framework, and initial contracts were signed on 26 May 2023. Throughout the process, significant contributions were made by various UK higher education purchasing consortia, coordinated by NEUPC Ltd in Leeds.

The framework presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the networking equipment and consultancy sectors to collaborate with UK Higher Education Institutions. With substantial value and a comprehensive scope, companies adept in providing network services or products, especially those focusing on technological advancements and sustainability, can benefit significantly. The framework not only facilitates third-party expenditure management for universities but also potentially taps into EU-funded projects, thus offering expansive reach and potential business growth. Large enterprises and SMEs specializing in IT and network solutions will find this an attractive avenue to expand their operations and forge key partnerships within the educational sector.

## Notice

(This Opportunity is closed and is now awarded). North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six UK Higher Education purchasing consortia established to deliver and manage a wide range of collaborative framework agreements designed to maximise third party expenditure within the higher education sector. NEUPC wishes to develop a national framework agreement to service the requirements of UK Higher Education Institutions and Associate members for the supply of Networking Equipment and Services through a framework for Higher Education Networking equipment and services, for the supply, installation, storage, maintenance, and repair of Networking Equipment and Networking Consultancy provision. This framework will consist of 4 lots to provide a complete provision of network equipment only (lot 1), network equipment and services (lots 2 and 3) and Independent Consultancy only (lot 4).

### Lot Information

Networking Equipment Supply Only

This Opportunity is closed and is fully awarded, there is no change to the awarded Suppliers (including Lot 4 suppliers which are not shown on the amendment but remain), this is a modification only. The Original Contract period is unchanged. The re-procurement of the next iteration of the Framework (HENSS3) will commence during 2026.

Options: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.

Routine / Low value Networking Projects.

Routine / Low value Networking Projects, covering any aspects of Networking equipment and services in any combination, including equipment provision, design, storage, implementation, maintenance, training, through to final disposal. No Managed Service option . No lease option. Projects up-to PS150,000. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: (This opportunity is now closed) The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation.NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Options: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.

Core Networking Projects.

Covering any or all aspects of Networking in any combination, including equipment, design, storage, implementation, maintenance, training, Managed Service option (network maintenance, monitoring of attached network devices, monthly status reporting, implementation of upgrades/patches and user administration of both current and newly procured Infrastructure), through to final disposal. Projects over PS150,000. Lease option on equipment. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: (This opportunity is now closed) The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Options: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.

Lot 4 Consultancy Only

All aspects of networking consultancy from an independent perspective. This lot is not open to suppliers on lots 1-3 to avoid any conflicts of interest. Additional information: (This opportunity is now closed) The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Options: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085544-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | 25 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £137,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEUPC LTD |
| Additional buyers | APUC (ADVANCED PROCUREMENT FOR UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES); EUROPEAN UNION; HEPCW (HIGHER EDUCATION PURCHASING CONSORTIUM, WALES); LUPC; LUPC (LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM); NWUPC; NWUPC (NORTH WEST UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM); SUPC (SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 5QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | 4C STRATEGIES; CDW; CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS; EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; ITGL; LOGICALIS; PTS CONSULTING PARTNERS; SOFTCAT; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES (SCC; STONE TECHNOLOGIES; UK DEFENCE NETWORKS; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30237110 - Network interfaces
- 30237135 - Network interfaces cards
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32410000 - Local area network
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32412120 - Intranet network
- 32413100 - Network routers
- 32415000 - Ethernet network
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32421000 - Network cabling
- 32422000 - Network components
- 32423000 - Network hubs
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32427000 - Network system
- 32428000 - Network upgrade
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 50312320 - Repair of data network equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 72710000 - Local area network services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 16:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085544-2025
- 1 Aug 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022311-2023
- 1 Aug 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022310-2023
- 7 Jun 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015665-2022
- 15 Nov 2021 at 16:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028497-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/for-suppliers/
- http://www.lupc.ac.uk/
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk/
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982155210
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp
- https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/
- https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/tender
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/suppliers/become-a-supplier/
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/tenders-progress
- https://www.neupc.ac.uk/
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/how-to-become-a-supplier-to-nwupc
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/become-a-supplier/
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/register/#

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